Neckband applicator

ABSTRACT

A neckband applicator of a tubular construction is disclosed. The neckband applicator provides, when worn, a rolling motion on the neck in the application of creams and medicaments.

United States Patent 11 1 [111 3,886,935

Sprague June 3, 1975 [541 NECKBAND APPLICATOR 1,584,012 5/1926 Cocroft 128/163 2 0 4 111955 H l 128163 [76] Inventor: Mary Sprague, 302 Moorsgate, 5 arpe Andalusia, Pa. 19020 [22] Filed: Apr. 1, 1974 Primary Examiner-Lawrence W. Trapp A P pp NO: 456,973 ttorney, Agent, or Fzrm Mlchael F etock [52] US. Cl 128/57; 128/65; 128/76 B;

128/163; 128/261 1 1 ABSTRACT [51] Int. Cl A61h 15/00 [58] Field of Search 128/62, 57, 65, 67, 268, A neckband applicator of a tubular construction is dis- 128/380, 163, 164, 76 B, 63, 24 R, 172, 261 closed. The neckband applicator provides, when worn, a rolling motion on the neck in the application of [56] References Cited creams and medicaments.

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1 NECKBAND APPLICATOR BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a neckband applicator, and more particularly to a neckband applicator having a tubular construction. I I

Neckbands and neckband applicators have been known in the prior art. However,,neckband applicators having a tubularconstruction as disclosed in the present invention are not taught by the prior art.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,725,054 issued to Harpel discloses a neckband made of a terry clothmaterial which is sewn along the center portion. This provides rounded edges on the neckband, but prevents any rolling motion of the neckband. Harpel teaches away from a tubular construction in a neckband which would provide a rolling motion on the neck when worn.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides numerous advantages over the prior art. The present invention, due to its tubular type of construction, provides, in response to neck and head movement, vertical, horizontal and circular massage motion for the rolling application of creams to aid in the reduction of neck wrinkles, the flattening of crepe-like throat skin, the smoothing of neck lines, and the reduction of skin creases.

Older persons often develop wrinkles in their skin. These may often be caused by atrophy of the corium and a lack of exercise of the muscles in the affected area and are more pronounced in later years. Older women are more often particularly concerned and often seek a means to eliminate these wrinkles.

The neckband of the present invention provides a rolling type of massage to the skin and muscles of the neck area when worn during normal activity. It is noted that normal activity includes sleeping since it is wellknown that the average person does considerable movement during sleep. The normal head and neck movements during sleep or other daily activity impart sufficient rolling motion to the neckband, with respect to the neck, to provide the necessary and desired massage to aid in removing such wrinkles.

A further advantage of the present invention is that it may be used to apply medicaments to the neck by means of a rolling motion for use in combating throat ailments.

Briefly, the neckband of the present invention is comprised of a tubular material of a predetermined length and means for connecting the ends of the tubular material to enable the tubular material to be maintained in contact with the neck of a person.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being understood, however, that this in-' in cross-section.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the neckband shown in FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3.

FIG. 4 is an elevation view of another embodiment of the present invention illustrating a means for connect- DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring now to the drawings in detail, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown in FIG. 1 a neckband applicator being worn by a person 12.

The neckband applicator 10 is also. shown in FIGS. 2

and 3 in greater detail. FIG. '3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is to make the neckband applicator 10 of a quilted silk or satin cloth as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. In such a case, an elongated piece of quilted material may be used to form the tubular construction by sewing together the two long edges of the piece of material as shown at 14 in FIG. 3. Preferably, the two long edges of the quilted material would be sewn together and the material would be turned inside out to put the sewn portion inside of the tubular construction. However, it must be noted that it is not necessary to use quilted material or that the material be silk or satin as other suitable fabric materials may be used.

As shown in FIG. 7, various other types of materials may be used to form the tubular construction. For example, materials such as vinyl, polyethylene or other suitable polymer materials, or rubber may be used to form the tubular construction. By the use of such materials, the step of sewing together the long edge of a flat strip of material may be eliminated since tubular synthetic polymer materials are readily available in tubular constructions. Of course, both the fabric and polymer material neckbands inherently comprise a neckband of a flexible cross section, unlike the rigid cross section of a string of beads or the like.

Referring to FIG. 2, one suitable means for connecting together the ends of the tubular construction is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 2, eyelets 16 and 18 are fastened to the material 20 in a conventional manner. Strings or cords 22 and 24 are then passed through these eyelets with knots 26 and 28, respectively, tied in the strings to prevent their slipping out of eyelet l6 and 18, respectively.

Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown another embodiment of the connecting means in accordance with the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of studs 30 are fastened to material 34. A receptacle 36 of snap 32 is fastened to material 38. Materials 34 and 38 may be made of any suitable material. Materials 34 and 38 are then attached to the ends of the tubular construction by sewing or other suitable means. Alternatively, the studs 30 and receptacle 36 may be attached directly to the ends of the tubular construction by making the tubular construction of a suitable length.

FIG. 5 illustrates another connecting means in which a plurality of eyes 40 are connected to one material 42 and a hook 44 is connected to a second material 46.

Similarly, the hook and eye elements may be connected directly to the tubular construction or may be attached to pieces of suitable material which in turn are connected to the tubular construction.

FIG. 6 illustrates a still further means of fastening by using a cloth type fastener 50 which is commercially available under the trademark VELCRO.

The tubular construction of the neckband applicator 10 provides the desired rolling massage motion to the neck of the person wearing it during normal daily activlties.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.

I claim:

1. A neckband for applying creams or medicaments to the neck of a person, comprising: a tubular material of a predetermined length and a flexible cross section; and means for connecting the ends of the tubular material to enable said tubular material to be maintained in contact with the neck of the person enabling a rolling massaging movement of the neckband while applying a medicament or cream to the neck of the person when worn.

2. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular material is comprised of a fabric.

3. A neckband in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fabric is a quilted satin material.

4. A neckband in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fabric material is a silk material.

5. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular material is comprised of a polymer material.

6. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said connecting means is comprised of a first and sec- 0nd string, said first string being connected to one end of said tubular material and said second string being connected to the other end of said tubular material.

7. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes a hook and eye. 

1. A neckband for applying creams or medicaments to the neck of a person, comprising: a tubular material of a predetermined length and a flexible cross section; and meanS for connecting the ends of the tubular material to enable said tubular material to be maintained in contact with the neck of the person enabling a rolling massaging movement of the neckband while applying a medicament or cream to the neck of the person when worn.
 1. A neckband for applying creams or medicaments to the neck of a person, comprising: a tubular material of a predetermined length and a flexible cross section; and meanS for connecting the ends of the tubular material to enable said tubular material to be maintained in contact with the neck of the person enabling a rolling massaging movement of the neckband while applying a medicament or cream to the neck of the person when worn.
 2. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular material is comprised of a fabric.
 3. A neckband in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fabric is a quilted satin material.
 4. A neckband in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fabric material is a silk material.
 5. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular material is comprised of a polymer material.
 6. A neckband in accordance with claim 1 wherein said connecting means is comprised of a first and second string, said first string being connected to one end of said tubular material and said second string being connected to the other end of said tubular material. 